Prior to being arrested on Thursday, Victor Fuentes attempted to evade Russellville Police Department (RPD) officers on his motorcycle. One officer reported his speed topped 80 mph and higher during the chase.

Police ended the pursuit before capturing him because of public safety concerns. After a witness called police to convey Fuentes’ location, the suspect was apprehended. Police found 13.5 grams of methamphetamine in the front pocket of his pants.

Fuentes had been under investigation by the 5th Judicial Drug Task Force (DTF) for the past six months. Fuentes is alleged to have sold methamphetamine to a confidential informant (CI) working with the DTF. He had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for selling 2 grams of methamphetamine to the CI.

Fuentes was taken into custody at his home. Police found the suspected baggy of meth in his front pocket during a search. He claimed the drugs belonged to another person.

He told police an acquaintance came to his house on the motorcycle and asked him to cover it. Police also found a backpack, with an Ipad and cell phones inside, laying in Fuentes’ backyard. Police later discovered the Ipad had been reported stolen.

Fuentes’ bond was set at $50,000. He is required to appear in Pope County Circuit Court on March 4.